Clemson announces first endowed faculty chair in construction science and management

Published: September 14, 2009

Dennis Bausman image by: Clemson University

By Sarah Brown

CLEMSON — Dennis Bausman, associate professor in Clemson University's construction and science management department, has been named its first Endowed Faculty Chair in Construction Science and Management. Bausman began his appointment in August.

The position is made possible by the investments of 17 construction companies and individuals from the Southeast to recognize the contributions to the construction industry made by the construction and science management faculty through teaching, research and service.

Since arriving at Clemson in 1996, Bausman has established a national reputation in the construction discipline. His appointment recognizes his sustained record of national scholarly accomplishments, his excellence in classroom teaching and his service to the construction industry, both nationally and internationally.

He received his bachelor's degree in construction engineering from Iowa State University and went on to receive his master’s in construction science management from Clemson and his Ph.D. in construction and science management from Heriot-Watt University in Scotland.

Bausman’s areas of interest include strategic planning in the construction industry, LEED certified building, financial management, project management and vocational and distance education. This past year he completed a YouthBuild program funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to provide vocational training and GED assistance to at-risk area youth.

Bausman this fall finalized a study on construction theft and vandalism and is working on several construction best-practice guides. He recently concluded a research effort on subcontractor default insurance that was funded by the National Association of Surety Bond Producers and the American Subcontractors Association.

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